Amaranth Counselling & PsychotherapyMary O'Neill MBACP accredited

Depression and Counselling

Depression is characterised by the following collection of symptoms:

How might counselling help with depression? Counselling is actually a very effective form of treatment for depression. I use a form of counselling called Transactional Analysis (TA) which I have found to be very good at treating depression over a relatively short period of time.

How does it work? One of the characteristic features of depression is the feeling of low self esteem or feeling worthless; people tell you to "pull yourself together" or worse "cheer up - it could be worse". I believe that when a person is depressed they need to speak to someone who will understand that it's not always that easy to just cheer up. I offer a sympathetic, non-judgemental space that will allow you to offload your thoughts and feelings and this can be hugely beneficial.

Another common feature that I have observed with depression is that the person seems to run a critical internal dialogue like a recording that constantly criticises and belittles the individual. Listening to the negative beliefs is not only self defeating but those thoughts can be insidious and often destructive sometimes leaving a person feeling suicidal. I work with the client using common TA theories to challenge the negative dialogue and help the individual replace that critic with a more nurturing message that generates a more positive attitude.

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If you would like to make an appointment then contact me at 07773 282848 or email me: info@amaranthcounselling.co.uk
Further infomation about TA and the code of ethics for the UKATA (UK Assocation of Transactional Analysis) can be found at the UKATA website - https://www.uktransactionalanalysis.co.uk/

Information regarding Counselling and Psychotherapy in the UK can be found at the websites of
BACP - www.bacp.co.uk. Information regarding EMDR can be found at EMDR Association Website